Radiation Oncology

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Radiation Oncology Specialist, Dr. Rosalyn Morrell joins the show! She explains what a radiation oncologist does, how doctors work together to determine the best cancer treatment plan and (at the 14 minute mark) explains how it is that radiation can cause cancer but also be used to treat cancer. Then, Dr. Morrell answers our questions about radiation exposure to cell phones, CT scans and more in a section we call ‘myth or fact’ (45 minute mark) … did you know bananas can be slightly radioactive!